San Diego's political scene is abuzz after Nora Vargas announced her sudden and speedy departure from office, and one councilmember has already announced their candidacy to take over Vargas' district.

Chairwoman Nora Vargas, left, thanks several women for speaking during the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting about a new immigration policy on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in San Diego. (Ana ...

Nora Vargas, the chairwoman and District 1 supervisor for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, announced Friday that she will step down from her role when her current term ends on Jan. 6, 2025.

Nora Vargas rides in the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade on December 28, 2022, in San Diego, California. Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images. In 2024, Vargas was reelected with 62.5 ...

San Diego's crucial District 1 vote ends today! Cast your ballot before polls close at 8 p.m. and be part of shaping the ...

Chairwoman Nora Vargas listens to people speak during the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting about a new immigration policy on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in San Diego, California.

San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas cited “personal safety and security reasons” for stepping down. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) ...

This post has been updated. San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas abruptly resigned on Friday, shocking the county’s political establishment and ushering in a period of instability ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — With San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas nearing the end of her term on Monday, Jan. 6, a number of public officials across the county have expressed ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas, chair of the county Board of Supervisors, Friday announced her decision to step down from the board at the end of her term ...

San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas, chair of the county Board of Supervisors, announced on Friday her decision to step down from the board at the end of her term, Jan. 6, 2025.